USF Constellation by DSiemens - Artesania Latina - 1/85th - Finishing Hull and Rigging

[DSiemens]

Tha ks Mark and Popeye.  

 

Bob your absolutely right there's no sheer at all.  Might explain why the ladders dont quiet fit.  I'm certain the gun deck is a tad high too but all well.  Just building with what I've got at this point.  Its good being on a forum like this and being able to see these types of problems.  Makes us all better modelers in the long run.

 

To make up for this ships lack of sheer I've posted this little model.  Its got sheer to spare.  

 

[DSiemens]

Well I got a call and he wants his model back completed or not.  He's gotten very anxious which I is more due to his age than his natural nature.  So I've agreed to get the sails on and return the ship tomorrow.  Might have to pull an all nighter to pull it off but I would rather have it at least look complete at a distance.  I'll get a picture in before I return it.  I'm certain this won't be the last time I work on this model.  Might be the last time for a little while but his family is very kind and understanding of my time and I think they'd rather see it done eventually.  We'll see.  

[CaptainSteve]

Daniel, would it be at all possible for you to work on this model with the old guy ?? Maybe take a few tools around to his place ?? He's probably just anxious that some young whipper-snapper (like you) is gunna stuff up all his good work !! I feel sure that he will be a lot less concerned once he sees the fantastic job that you have done.

Keep up the great work !!

[popeye the sailor]

sorry to hear that Daniel......probably didn't realize how much work was left on the model.   you gave it a decent go........hope he's not expecting you to make house calls     has he seen the scale in which your familiar with?   bring your little fella along perhaps,  and show 'em....must have been hell bring'in your eyes back in focus  

 

your efforts are to be applauded!   Shaz-butt..........there's no hand clapping emogie.........this one will have to do  .................

[DSiemens]

Captain Steve - I thought of that but its a matter of time.  I work and have kids at home and the admiral has a little officer on the way.  (Which side note, means I'm losing my work room and am being kicked back to the closet. :/ )  With all thats going on making it out there to work isnt feasible.  It's a crazy that I got as much done as I have.  

 

Popeye - It will be a bit of an adjustment.  I still got my pirate ship to finish so it will be right back to the small stuff.  Got to rebuild that one from the masts up.  I've got some new techniques to try out though so I'm kind of excited for it.

[popeye the sailor]

say it ain't so.......the Jolly Rogers?!?!?   be sure to let me know,  so I don't miss anything  

[DSiemens]

Its 2 am.   This is as far as I go.

 

Still a lot I would like to do but that's alright.  I did every thing I could with the time allotted and I'm happy with the result.  

[CaptainSteve]

You've done a fantastic job !! I feel sure that the old guy will feel a lot better when he sees your handiwork.

[Landlubber Mike]

Really nice work Daniel!

[DSiemens]

Some better pictures at my office.  My work room is too cluttered.

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

looks awesome Daniel..........but what,  you decided to bring it to work with you ?      you did a very nice job.  congratz!   you know........if the old fella forced your hand,  and you feel that you didn't get to do all you wanted to do with this one.......there's always the Cutty     feel free to take as much time as you need   

[DSiemens]

 

Yeah I brought it to the office so I could deliver it after work.  My work was closer to his place than my house is.

 

So its delivered and he's happy.  Every one at his assisted seemed to enjoy.  One guy offered to buy it.  He'll have a lot of fun showing it off.  He even had a full set up ready for it.  

 

Popeye I agree.  My hand was forced a bit but I recognized from the beginning this wasnt my model.  I dont care how complete it is so long as he's happy.  I have enjoyed working on a bigger model though so I may have to get back on that Cutty.  Or the Jolley Roger....to many projects.

 

 

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

she looks quite fitting in her new surroundings      you did a very good job daniel....congratz!